Happy Christmas! As we gather together as a family we are always reminded of those who are no longer with us at our table. The holidays are especially challenging as this is when we are expected to be happy and jolly. However, sometimes we are not feeling particularly joyful. The days leading up to Christmas are always a struggle as they often are a trigger for our grief.
Recently, I heard something that really resonated with me. Grief is like a stone in your pocket, it never goes away but gets lighter as time goes by. From Never Stop Growing (instagram). My grief is certainly not lighter.. I will say my stone is weighing very heavy in my pocket lately. However, I powered through the day and made Christmas dinner. Now, as things wind down I will light a candle in memory of the family members no longer with us and be grateful for the wonderful memories that I have.
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